Music Therapist

E pā ana ki a tatou |About us

At Hōhepa we invest in you, we grow our people. Being a part of Hōhepa is being a part of a Whānau. Our people are passionate about working alongside the people we support as they journey to live their life to the fullest. At our heart it is our aim to empower and support our people to live a happy and rewarding life. We are a therapeutic community based on the work of Rudolf Steiner, supporting children and adults with intellectual disabilities with the aim of enabling them to live as independently as possible; our mission is 'every life fully lived'.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a Trained Music Therapist to join our team based in our School. This role will involve providing interactive group music sessions with a range of different class groups, as well as individual therapy centered on the learning needs of the people we support/ākonga, reflecting cultural, whānau and individual needs and goals and ensuring that the values and philosophies of Hōhepa are maintained at all times.

Hōhepa’s Music Therapy and music delivery supports the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of the people we support, we deliberately use the musical elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, tone and other elements to support the balance and integration of the spirit, soul and body.

Why work for Hōhepa?

At Hōhepa, we value our staff, we understand that our people want to grow and develop in their careers. Our work environment is supportive, with access to a range of training programmes. We are committed to our employees and are proud to employ and train the best people in all areas of our organisation.

Nga taonga kei roto I tou kete matauranga | What you bring

The ideal candidate will have a qualification in music therapy and a strong awareness of Te ao Māori.  A knowledge of how to engage and respond effectively to the individual needs of a range of diverse learners is also essential.  Training in, or an awareness of Anthroposophical Musical Therapy is an advantage. 

Our new music therapist will:

• Assess individuals and create unique therapy for the People We Support
• Ability to plan and implement therapy goals for individuals
• Plan and engage in interactive music sessions with different class groups
• Help to develop the ways we engage in music throughout the school
• Work collaboratively with a variety of people
• An understanding and/or willingness to learn about Hōhepa’s special character
• Be willing to participate in our community eg: festivals

For an informal conversation about this role contact: Stephen Evans our Principal on 0298700421

 

Please note that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who hasn’t previously worked for Hohepa Hawke’s bay. Applications submitted with the use of AI or Translation Technology will be rejected.